TME 223 - Industrial Robotics

Institution:

Delaware County Community College

Subject:

Mechanical Technology

Description:

This course provides an in-depth look into the field of robotics. The specific types of robots, their function and their impact on the way the world does business will be discussed. A brief history of the robot, and automation will be discussed starting with a simple wind-up toy robot up to and including developments in Artificial Intelligence (AI). The course will address the impact that programmable automation and the application of robotics is having on the worker, the workplace and society in general. Changes in manufacturing, production and the planning processes will also be examined. Fundamental robot design, classification, configuration and programing will be examined in order to implement the proper robotic systems needed for specific manufacturing tasks. The course includes hands-on experience in the construction, programming and operation of multiple types of robots and automated equipment. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Discuss the evolution of and latest advancements that automation and robotics has made on industry, the worker, and society in general; Describe the basic structure and mechanical configuration as well as the functional characteristics of various types of robots; Compare and contrast robotic/automated control systems, programming methods, and the need for repeatable processes; Describe common robotic work envelope configuration and match these envelopes with specific robot applications; Discuss general workshop safety precautions as well as safety considerations for robotic systems in the working environment; Explain the aspects of flexible applications inherent to robots; and, automated work cells; Identify the advancements that robots have made to die casting, spray painting, welding and assembly finishing inspection, loading and unloading services within the manufacturing sector; Demonstrate the use of PLC's in the programing of industrial and consumer types of robots and the need for standardization of automatic and repeatable control processes.

Credits:

4.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

TEL 200 and ELT 204

Corequisites:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.dccc.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 359-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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